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Women's grief is the strength of my writing
Banu Mushtaq

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Women's grief is the strength of my writing

"If you create this world again, if you change the appearance of men and women, do not act like an inexperienced potter. Descend to the earth as a woman, Lord! Be a woman once, O Lord!"

Budget must be fully committed to financial sector reform
Budget must be fully committed to financial sector reform

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Budget must be fully committed to financial sector reform

Even if the financial sector is not directly included in budget revenue and expenditure, the banking sector becomes involved through the financing of the budget deficit. The security market has not yet become supportive in that sense.

Our mission is to increase farmers’ wealth
Dr. F.H. Ansarey

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Our mission is to increase farmers’ wealth

Dr FH Ansarey is a renowned figure in agricultural development. He has been working tirelessly both at home and abroad in agricultural development, research, sales, marketing, and globalisation. He is also the director of the Agricultural Research Foundation and a syndicate member of Bangladesh Agricultural University. This leading personality in agribusiness has been associated with the profession for 36 years. He continues to make significant contributions to various sectors of agribusiness including seeds, fertilisers, crop care, farm mechanisation, animal health, and integrated poultry. For the past 23 years, Dr Ansarey has held top positions in ACI Group. Recently, he sat down with Views Bangladesh to discuss the state of agriculture and agricultural modernisation in Bangladesh. The last part of the three-part interview is published today.

Hard to distinguish between river fish and farmed fish nowadays
fish and farmed fish nowadays

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Hard to distinguish between river fish and farmed fish nowadays

Dr. F.H. Ansarey is a renowned figure in agricultural development. He has worked tirelessly both at home and abroad in agricultural development, research, sales, marketing, and globalisation. He is currently the Director of the Agricultural Research Foundation and a Syndicate Member of Bangladesh Agricultural University. A leading figure in agribusiness, Dr Ansarey has been associated with the field for 36 years. He has made significant contributions to various sectors of agribusiness, including seeds, fertilisers, crop care, farm mechanisation, animal health, and integrated poultry. For the past 23 years, he has held top leadership positions within the ACI Group. Recently, Dr Ansarey sat down with Views Bangladesh to discuss the state of Bangladesh’s agricultural system and the scope for agricultural modernisation. The second part of this three-part interview is published today.

Further development of agricultural system essential to increase production
Further development of agricultural system essential to increase production

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Further development of agricultural system essential to increase production

Dr FH Ansari is a renowned figure in agricultural development. He has been tirelessly working in agricultural development, research, sales, marketing, and multinational integration both at home and abroad. Moreover, he is the director of the Agricultural Research Foundation and a syndicate member of Bangladesh Agricultural University. This leading figure in agribusiness has been involved in the profession for 36 years. He has made significant contributions to various sectors of agribusiness, including seeds, fertilisers, crop care, farm mechanisation, animal health, and integrated poultry. For the past 23 years, Dr FH Ansari has held a top position at ACI Group. Recently, he spoke with Views Bangladesh about the state of agriculture and the modernisation of the agricultural system in Bangladesh.

Not much good news for us in terms of investment
terms of investment

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Not much good news for us in terms of investment

The budget is approaching. For planning the income, expenditure, and overall economic direction of the upcoming fiscal year, sectors like banking, investment, capital markets, and revenue are crucial. How supportive are the current economic indicators for the upcoming budget? What role do international trade policies play? And how can tax policy help attract investment? These topics were discussed by Dr M Masrur Reaz, chairman of the research organisation Policy Exchange Bangladesh, in an interview with Views Bangladesh special correspondent Saleya Sultana.

No government is truly interested in collecting Liberation War documents
Mir Shamsul Alam Babu

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No government is truly interested in collecting Liberation War documents

Mir Shamsul Alam Babu is well-known for his work in archiving and documenting the history of Bangladeshi cinema. His two books published by the Bangladesh Film Archive—Kushali Chitragrohok Baby Islam and Chitroshampadok Bashir Hossain—have received considerable attention.

There should be no clash between culture and politics
Khairul Anam Shakil

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There should be no clash between culture and politics

Khairul Anam Shakil. A well-known figure in the cultural sphere. He is a singer and teacher. For a long time, he has been involved in Bangladesh’s cultural activities. In recognition of his contributions to music, the Government of Bangladesh awarded him the country's second-highest civilian honor, the Ekushey Padak, in 2019. He spoke to the Views Bangladesh about the cultural movement in Bangladesh, Pohela Boishakh, Chaitra Sankranti, and several related issues. The interview was conducted by Editorial Assistant Shahadat Hossain Touhid.

Speak the truth and demand elections, they label you an Indian agent
Speak the truth and demand elections, they label you an Indian agent

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Speak the truth and demand elections, they label you an Indian agent

Renowned as the "Political Bard," Advocate Fazlur Rahman is a valiant freedom fighter and a former Member of Parliament for Kishoreganj-3. He was the chief of the Mujib Bahini in Kishoreganj district during the Liberation War. Whenever the country, the motherland, or the state faces a crisis, disaster, or turmoil, he emerges as a strong voice of protest. He remains highly vocal against any distortion of history. A steadfast defender of Bangladesh’s independence, sovereignty, and the spirit of the Liberation War, this remarkable figure was born in Koronsi village of Joysiddhi Union under Itna Thana in Kishoreganj district. Currently, he serves as an advisor to the BNP Chairperson.

I want to work till my last breath
Abul Hayat

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I want to work till my last breath

Abul Hayat, a name recognized by people all across Bangladesh. He started acting from his school days and continues to act even today. He has been acting for a long 70 years. The journey of our stage plays, radio dramas, television dramas, and films began with him and his friends. He and his contemporaries laid the foundation of our acting industry. At least three generations of Bangladeshis have grown up watching their performances.

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